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The base on which a house or other structure is built or installed, connecting the structure and transferring its load to the ground. Questions using this tag should include additional tags to identify the type or material of the foundation.

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Should I fill trenches along the foundation in my crawl space for stability?

I was exploring my crawl space and see that the soil level dips down as it reaches the final 12 inches before hitting the foundation walls. … In some areas I can even see the bottom of the foundation wall. Does it make sense to build up these low areas with soil to better support the foundation wall? …
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